Skin-to-Skin Care by Mother vs. Father for Preterm Neonatal Pain: A Randomized Control Trial (ENVIRON Trial).

Objective: To compare skin-to-skin care (SSC) given by mother and father for preterm neonatal pain control by premature infant pain profile (PIPP) score.

Methods: 64 stable preterm (28-36 weeks gestational age) neonates born at a level-3 neonatal intensive care unit were included in the trial. Random allocation with the help of a computer-generated sequence was done.

Embrace versus Cloth Wrap in preventing neonatal hypothermia during transport: a randomized trial.

Background: We assessed the efficacy of Embrace Nest Infant Warmer versus Cloth Wrap in preventing hypothermia during short-term transport from the emergency department (ED) to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Methods: Neonates weighing ≥1500 g coming to the ED were randomized for transport to the NICU. Axillary temperature was measured.

Educational intervention to improve intravenous cannulation skills in paediatric nurses using low-fidelity simulation: Indian experience.

Introduction: Inserting, monitoring and maintaining intravenous access are essential components of nursing. We evaluated simulation training on a manikin to improve cannulation skills.

Methods: Nursing staff managing paediatric patients were asked to cannulate NITA Newborn-1800 manikin before and after appropriate training.

Clinical Profile and Outcome of Newborns with Acute Kidney Injury in a Level 3 Neonatal Unit in Western India.

Introduction: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a serious condition in neonatal care. It complicates the management necessitating the restrictive use of medications.

Aim: To evaluate clinical profile, identify associated and prog-nostic factors in newborns with AKI.

Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in Infants Receiving Skin to Skin Care at Birth: Follow-up of Randomized Cohort.

Introduction: Skin to Skin Care (SSC) in neonatal period influences immediate breastfeeding outcomes in early childhood, especially the duration of exclusive breastfeeding.

Aim: We investigated influence of 17 hours of SSC given from day one of life on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices through one year of life.

Materials And Methods: Follow-up of a Superiority Randomized Control Trial (RCT) (CTRI/2013/06/003790) conducted in a teaching hospital located in central Gujarat.